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It’s Knit in Public Day

spunkycarol — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:13:13 +0000

June 13, 2009 is WorldWide Knit in Public Day (WWKiP), an annual social event for knitters. Events are also being held on June 14, making this a WWKiP Weekend.

Here is a description from the WWKiP web site:

“WWKiP Day is unique, in that it’s the largest knitter run event in the world. Each local [...]

Travel Info for Knitters

spunkycarol — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:31:44 +0000

CraftStylish had a recent post on airline travel for knitters. Below is the text from the TSA web site.

TSA info: Transporting Knitting Needles & Needlepoint

Knitting needles are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage. However, there is a possibility that the needles can be perceived as a possible weapon by one of our [...]

Unique Knitting Art Creations

spunkycarol — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:43:48 +0000

Knitting Art Creations

Knitting for Noggins

spunkycarol — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:44:51 +0000

from the Lion Brand web site:

“Each month Lion Brand features a charity that is asking for you, the knitters and crocheters of the world, to help make a difference. This month, we highlight the Knitting for Noggins program, collecting knit and crochet hats for children of all ages — and even their parents — being [...]

Knit One, Save One: The campaign to save the lives of children under 5

spunkycarol — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:27:41 +0000

The Knit One, Save One campaign brings knitters and crocheters of all ages together to draw attention in Washington, D.C. to the nearly 4 million newborn deaths that occur each year in developing countries.

By keeping a baby warm, your cap can save a life. Just download the Action Kit and you’ll get a variety of [...]

A Knitted Lounge

spunkycarol — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:31:40 +0000

via Craftzine:

The Bordello Bar in London recently commissioned product designer Sam Buxton and textile designer Emily Hiller to work on a new interior made from hand knotted and knitted cord. The effect is stunning, kind of an extreme version of embossed velvet wallpaper. Check out the photos by Mark Wu